Monday, October 2, 2017

Realm Explorers Part XCXIII: Visit Angapo with E.B. Dawson

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Author’s name:

E.B. Dawson

Title of book and/or
series:

The Traveler (Lost Empire Book 1)

Brief summary of the
story:

Anissa Robson is becoming an adult in a society she
never really identified with. Forced to choose her career path, she becomes an
apprentice to a young, headstrong politician who seems to stand for everything
she disagrees with. The dreams she has refused to report grow more alluring to
her as she becomes disillusioned with her job. But the lines between reality
and her dreamland begin to blur and cross over, launching her onto a path she
would never have chosen for herself. Is the government medicating dreamers to
protect them? Or to hide something from them?

Brief description of
the world or location you created for this story:

Angapo is a remote, tropical world that has been
semi-colonized by a more technologically advanced world.

If we were to visit Angapo
as tourists, what would you recommend that we see or do there?

Don’t go into the towns. They have more conveniences. But
you need to see the beauty of the jungle. It is most dangerous at night, but
that’s when it can also be the most beautiful. There are flowers that bloom
only in moonlight, and phosphorescent insects that sparkle like stars!

Is there a distinct
or unusual type of food or meal that we might be served in Angapo?

The purple tuber is the main food supply of the Angapoan
people. It’s pretty, but a little bit plain and pasty.

What types of
weaponry or fighting styles are common in Angapo?

Indigenous Angapoans have no martial art. They were simple
hunters until colonization. Now some of them are learning how to use new
weapons and fighting tactics in order to defend themselves.

What types of plants,
animals, or sentient races might we encounter in Angapo that we don’t see on Earth?

There are some amazing plants. The dragon plant is beautiful
and fire resistant. The wild boars have razor sharp teeth and are carnivorous.
You don’t want to meet them in the jungle.

What role, if any,
does magic or the supernatural play in the lives of people in Angapo?If there is magic, please give some examples
of what it involves or how it’s used.

The first sign of anything fantastical is when people start
traveling to another world in their sleep. The government covers it up and does
everything it can to stop it. Experts have tried to find scientific
explanations for it, but it can’t truly be explained by science. We’re going to
see more supernatural elements pop up in books two and three!

Is there a particular
religion practiced in Angapo? Please
describe what it involves.

The Angapoan people recognize there is more to the world
than what we can hear and see. But there has been a great deal lost from their
ancestors. They believe there are spirits in the world.

What is the political
or government structure in Angapo?Who
is in charge there at the moment, and what kind of leader is he/she?

The Angapoans live in small tribes and communities. They are
currently under the authority of two separate nations who have interests in
their natural resources.

What, if any, “hot-button”
or controversial topics do you touch on in your book?

There are a few controversial topics. The main one is
colonization. I examine the consequences and complications when an advanced
society and a less-advanced society cross paths. There are no simple or easy
answers. I also bring up some questions about race, science, and the nature of
reality!

Author Autobiography:

E.B. Dawson was born out of time. Raised in the
remote regions of a developing nation, traveling to America was as good as
traveling thirty years into the future. So, it’s really no wonder that she
writes science fiction and fantasy. She writes stories that acknowledge
darkness, but empower and encourage people to keep on fighting, no matter how
difficult their circumstances may be. And as an avid philosopher, she infuses
her work with Socratic questions. When not writing, she tries to make a
difference in the world by showing love and compassion to those most broken.

Where, and in what
formats, can we purchase your book?Please include links.

I am most frequently on twitter @ebdawsonwriting. You can
also find me on my website.

I hope you all enjoyed the trip to Angapo. Questions about the world or the book? Ask them in the comments and the author will get back to you! Click here to read other posts in the Realm Explorers series.Please join us again next Monday for a trip to another world in next week's edition of Realm Explorers!